The Cubs open a best-of-three National League Wild Card Series at Petco Park on Tuesday, Sept. 29, with Games 1 and 2 set for 9 p.m. Central.
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Forward Dillon Boucher and goaltender Drew Commesso have been loaned to the AHL's Rockford IceHogs, trimming the Blackhawks' training camp roster.
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Harris Theater Rooftop at Millennium Park and various city venues
One of the nation's premier culinary festivals, this year's event embraces the theme “Let Your Tastebuds Dance.” It brings together a stellar ensemble of award-winning chefs, offering exclusive chef-led tastings, dynamic live dance performances, and curated wine and spirits pairings.
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The Bears quarterback's hamstring injury is more serious than first thought, putting several key early season games in doubt, starting with Monday night against the Eagles.
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More than 40 million people in the U.S. and Canada drink water from the Great Lakes, which a Chicago Tribune investigation found is laden with unregulated microplastics.
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Citywide, including Chicago Cultural Center, Tom (Ping) Memorial Park, and Humboldt Park Fieldhouse
This massive, completely free multi-venue festival showcases global musical styles from across continents. Highlights include Ragamala, an all-night presentation of live Indian classical music at the Chicago Cultural Center, and the closing Global Peace Party at Humboldt Park.
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Chicago acquired veteran guard Buddy Hield and cash considerations from the Hornets in exchange for Rob Dillingham, adding floor spacing ahead of training camp.
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The Finance Committee approved letting Chicago's parking meter concession be sold to Stonepeak Partners, with the city set to receive $75 million and a share of future profits.
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Citywide, starting and finishing in Grant Park
As one of the prestigious World Marathon Majors, this race drives incredible energy across 29 Chicago neighborhoods. More than 45,000 elite and recreational runners flood the streets, drawing massive spectator crowds along the route.
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West Town is one of only three U.S. neighborhoods on Time Out's 2026 global list, following Logan Square in 2024 and Avondale in 2025.
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Columbus Drive, moving north from Balbo Drive to Jackson Drive
Moving to Columbus Drive to accommodate its massive growth, this nighttime parade celebrates Halloween as the “artist's holiday.” It features dramatic lighting, float masterpieces, and costumed performers representing the city's diverse cultural landscape.
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Lincoln Park Zoo
This free, family-centered autumn festival transforms the historic zoo with pumpkin patches, massive professional pumpkin carvings, harvest-themed attractions, and seasonal fall photo opportunities across the zoo grounds.
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East End Plaza at Navy Pier
Global techno icon Charlotte de Witte headlines this open-air lakefront experience. It offers driving techno and house sets against the panoramic backdrop of the lake and the illuminated downtown skyline.
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Lincoln Square neighborhood
Celebrating its decades-long history, this neighborhood street market fills the North Side with local vendors serving apple pies, hard ciders, and apple-infused treats, accompanied by live acoustic acts and neighborhood craft booths.
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Citywide across various Chicago neighborhoods
Managed by the Chicago Architecture Center, this massive annual festival unlocks access to hidden spaces across the city. The public can step behind closed doors into repurposed mansions, skyscraper offices, private clubs, and historic bank vaults entirely for free.
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AMC Newcity 14 and partner theaters
North America's longest-running competitive film festival screens hundreds of international feature films, documentaries, and short films. It includes red-carpet arrivals, director Q&As, and panel discussions with emerging and master filmmakers.
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National Museum of Mexican Art
This long-running annual exhibition features traditional and contemporary ofrendas, or altars, alongside stunning folk art installations, honoring departed loved ones inside Chicago's cultural hub for Mexican heritage.
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